The Powerball drawing held on Saturday, December 20, yielded no jackpot winner. The estimated jackpot had reached $1.435 billion, with a cash value of approximately $689.3 million.
The winning numbers for the drawing were 4, 5, 28, 52, and 69, with the Powerball number 20. The Power Play multiplier was set at 3x for non-jackpot prizes.
Although the jackpot went unclaimed, multiple players won $1 million each by matching the five white balls without the Powerball. Seven tickets in states including California, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, and two tickets in Michigan matched this combination.
Powerball tickets cost $2 per play. For an additional $1, players can add the Power Play option, which multiplies non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4, 5, or 10 times. Michigan residents can purchase tickets in-store or online until 9:45 p.m. on drawing nights.
Powerball prizes are structured as follows:
1. Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot prize
2. Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
3. Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
4. Match 4 White Balls: $100
5. Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
6. Match 3 White Balls: $7
7. Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
8. Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
9. Match Powerball only: $4
With Power Play, some prizes increase significantly—for example, Match 5 White Balls becomes $2 million. However, the Power Play multiplier does not affect Double Play prizes.
The next Powerball drawing is scheduled for Monday, December 22 at 10:59 p.m. Drawings occur every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Live broadcasts and official number postings are available on Powerball.com and state lottery websites.
Players can also opt for the Double Play feature for an additional $1, which allows tickets to enter a second drawing held shortly after the main drawing. Double Play prizes can reach up to $10 million. Ticket buyers are encouraged to check official sources for the latest results and prize information.
Read more at: www.freep.com
